Great Britain’s C1 Women won the bronze medal to wrap up the racing at the European Canoe Slalom Championships in Tacen, Slovenia. The reigning C1…
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Kayak Cross teams announced for 2024 season
After two hotly contested days of racing during the Kayak Cross Selection Series at Lee Valley White Water Centre, 22 athletes have today been named across the Senior, U23 and Junior teams for the 2024…
Paddlers return for more Devizes to Westminster action over the Easter Weekend
The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race took place once again over Easter Weekend. It was a long road to the start line this year for the DW community, not only in regard to the…
Kayak cross takes centre stage as Easter selection series continues
Kayak Cross took centre stage on day two of the slalom selection series at Lee Valley White Water Centre, with senior, U23 and junior athletes all battling it out for selection onto the respective international…
Alarming new figures on overflows released
Paddle UK is shocked and disappointed in the latest figures published on the number of storm overflow sewage spills in England last year. The Environment Agency has published its Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data for…
Big Paddle Cleanup kits up for grabs
Paddle UK is giving our members the opportunity to apply for a Big Paddle Cleanup kit. The Big Paddle Cleanup is coming soon (25 May to 9 June) in a bid to improve our precious…
Paddle England Competition Athlete Support Fund
Paddle England's athlete support fund will open on 2 April for applications from eligible English athletes competing internationally. The purpose of the fund is to provide some financial assistance to support athletes competing at British…
Kayaker in the running for tourism award
A kayak tour guide in Birmingham is one of ten people in the running to be named VisitEngland's annual Tourism Superstar. Lily-Rose Sheppard volunteered as a guide leading kayak and stand-up paddleboard tours to visitors…
Canoe slalom and kayak cross research project
Paddle UK are conducting research into canoe slalom and kayak cross competition participation. The project is in collaboration with the British Canoe Slalom Committee and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). Over the last decade…
Paddle UK – A new chapter for British Canoeing
British Canoeing has begun a new era for the organisation with the launch of the new Paddle UK name and brand identity. Over the last five years, the rapid growth in recreational paddling by a…
A manifesto for ‘millions of people'
Forty Two national governing bodies and environmental organisations joined together at a parliamentary event to celebrate the Outdoors For All manifesto. The event was held at the Houses of Parliament and sponsored by Tracey Crouch MP…
Stronger Together Fund gives back to paddling
Last year our Stronger Together Fund awarded over £200,000 to support 48 paddling projects across England that are focused on fostering inclusive paddling communities and supporting more people to get out on the water. The…
Kayak Cross Selection Opens Entries for Easter Weekend
Entries are now open for kayak cross selection this Easter weekend, with the event also providing an opportunity for three kayak cross competitions across two days. Join the fun at Lee Valley White Water Centre,…
International Panels publish updates ahead of 2024 season
With just a few days left until registration closes for 2024 selections, the Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe International Panel and the Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross International Panel have published important information and policy updates…
Volunteers improve Holne Bridge site
Volunteers gave up their time to help improve access to our Holne Bridge site in Devon. Paddle UK and local paddlers purchased the land on the River Dart, in 1991, to secure a point of…
Team GB announces Mini Mascots for Paris 2024
With just six months to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the British Olympic Association (BOA) has today announced the six children that have been selected to be Team GB's first-ever Mini Mascots. The…
Paddleboarders complete 162 mile coast to coast trail
Anthony Ing and Paul Norris, fondly known as Chuck, paddled the 162-mile coast to coast trail over five days, all while raising funds for Suicide Prevention UK, a cause close to their hearts. The duo hope their…
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